经由

經由

jīngyóu

preposition #20,216

Meanings

这趟列车经由南京到达上海。

Zhè tàng lièchē jīngyóu Nánjīng dàodá Shànghǎi.

This train reaches Shanghai via Nanjing.

消息经由网络迅速传播。

Xiāoxi jīngyóu wǎngluò xùnsù chuánbō.

The news spread quickly through the internet.

申请须经由相关部门审批。

Shēnqǐng xū jīngyóu xiāngguān bùmén shěnpī.

Applications must go through the relevant department for approval.

usage

经由 is more formal than 通过 or 经过 when indicating a route or channel. It is common in written language, official documents, and news reports.

经 jīng

由 yóu